Latest Ohio State Odds to Win the National Championship
Fresh off last season’s title and ranked No. 2, the Buckeyes are the favorites to claim the College Football Playoff Championship again. They currently hold the best college football odds to win the National Championship Game at most sportsbooks, sitting at +700 at DraftKings.
Latest Updates Impacting Ohio State Buckeyes' National Championship Odds
To keep Buckeyes fans informed and give bettors an edge, here’s a look at a few key offseason moves that could shape Ohio State’s 2026-27 National Championship odds.
- 🗓️ January 16, 2025: TE Hunter Welcing commits to Ohio State.
- 🗓️ January 12, 2025: DL James Smith commits to Ohio State.
- 🗓️ January 12, 2025: S Terry Moore commits to Ohio State.
- 🗓️ January 11, 2025: S Earl Little Jr. commits to Ohio State.
- 🗓️ January 11, 2025: EDGE Qua Russah commits to Ohio State.
Key Contributors on the Ohio State Roster
There is no doubt that head coach Ryan Day is one of the most important parts of the Ohio State Buckeyes' football team. Julian Sayin will likely return as the starting quarterback. The hope is the new additions in the transfer window will help the defense.
Sportsbooks Available To Bet on College Football Championship Odds
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Will Ohio State Win the National Championship in 2026-27?
Ohio State entered the 2025 season riding high off its 2024 national championship and aspirations of becoming the first repeat title winner in the expanded playoff era, but ultimately fell short of that goal. After a perfect 12–0 regular season and high rankings throughout the year, the Buckeyes lost to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game and then suffered a quarterfinal exit against Miami in the College Football Playoff, ending their title defense earlier than expected and finishing fifth in the final AP poll. A combination of late‑season struggles — particularly on the offensive line and under pressure — and a narrow championship‑contender loss exposed areas the team couldn’t quite overcome despite elite talent and early dominance.
Looking ahead to the 2026–27 season, Ohio State has every reason to believe it can bounce back and contend at the highest level again. The Buckeyes are bringing back key contributors and replenishing the roster through high‑impact transfer additions and a strong recruiting class, addressing depth and experience concerns that cropped up late last season. With superstar quarterback play expected to continue and a focused offseason to rebuild up front and on defense, Ohio State remains a national contender in most preseason projections. While repeating as national champions is always one of the toughest feats in college football, the combination of returning talent, coaching continuity, and roster enhancements gives the Buckeyes a realistic path back to the College Football Playoff and another title run.
Ohio State National Championship History
Ryan Day has led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the College Football Playoffs four times since 2019. Most recently, he captained the Buckeyes to the CFP National Championship game in 2024, defeating Notre Dame. Making the Buckeyes the first 12-team CFP champion.
Which Ohio College Football Teams Have Won the National Championship?
Ohio State is the only program in Ohio to have a national championship title under its belt. There haven't been many other programs to get overly close to winning the coveted trophy.
Cincinnati reached No. 4 in the AP Poll in 2009, and it also reached that in a one-loss season in 2021. In 2021, behind now-Green Bay Packers quarterback Desmond Ridder, the Bearcats won 13 games and the American Conference, but they lost 27-6 in the Cotton Bowl to Alabama.
Where Can You Bet on Ohio State to Win the National Championship?
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Ohio State National Championship Odds FAQs
The Ohio State Buckeyes are listed at +700 to win the 2026 National Championship on DraftKings Sportsbook, giving them the best odds. Last season, the Buckeyes fell short, losing in the quarterfinal, and hope to bounce back and make another run.
Ohio State football has nine claimed national title trophies and seven unclaimed. Its unclaimed ones are from 1933, 1944, 1945, 1969, 1973, 1974, and 1975. Its claimed ones are from 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014, and 2024. As you can see, Ohio State is one of the most accomplished programs in college football.
Ohio State faced Michigan at Michigan Stadium on November 29 in one of the season’s most anticipated matchups. Early odds had the Buckeyes listed as 10.5-point favorites. Ohio State came through, defeating the Wolverines 27-9. Michigan failed to make the CFP this season.
Cincinnati has never won a national championship in football. The Bearcats did make a deep run in the College Football Playoff during the 2021 season, reaching the semifinal against Alabama on December 31, 2021. However, they fell short, losing 27-6.
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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
